She has just the right things to say and just the right ways to let me feel better. She's been here and knows what I'm going through.

I'm very excited about today's race. I have a solid position on the team this year, so it's great to come out and not have to worry about that. I could come out and just skate my best.

She's been an inspiration to all of us. We were really crossing our fingers hoping that she would get it.

After I false-started once, I felt like he targeted me on the second one, so I just sat there and waited for the gun. It ruined my whole race.